The Standard: Brother Rice Rugby Vs. Fenwick

2025-04-11T19:15:23-05:00

By Spencer Cerceo ‘25

On Monday, April 7, the Brother Rice rugby team kicked off their season with a challenging matchup against Fenwick High School, ultimately falling 47-5 in their opening match. While the game was not in the Crusaders’ favor, the game offered many valuable lessons, especially for many new and first year players.

Senior Liam McNulty said, “The first game of the season didn’t go as the team wanted with a lack of motivation and not great defense, but as the season goes on I feel that the new guys will learn more about the game with the help of the […]

The Standard: Brother Rice Rugby Vs. Fenwick2025-04-11T19:15:23-05:00

The Standard: Rucking Crusaders Tough Defeat to La Salette Academy

2024-05-02T11:49:50-05:00

By Nicolas Hall ‘24

Over this past weekend, Crusader rugby traveled down to Georgetown, Illinois, to play against La Salette Academy. The Crusaders fell just short the past few years, so this was a highly anticipated game.

Four year rugby player Tommy Hanlon said, “This game was really important to us. We badly wanted to finally take home a win against a team we have not been able to beat.”

It was perfect rugby conditions on the pitch. Everything was looking right for the Crusaders.

The Crusaders started with the ball. They tried to go down, but they were held up. The first quarter was […]

The Standard: Rucking Crusaders Tough Defeat to La Salette Academy2024-05-02T11:49:50-05:00

The Standard: Kicking off the Season

2024-04-25T22:23:00-05:00

By Seamus Hanley ‘24

On Saturday, April 13, the Brother Rice rugby team opened their season in an eventful game against the Chicago Lions Rugby Club. For a lot of the players on the team, it would be their first time playing in a varsity rugby regular season game.

Junior Cian Desmond said, “It was my first varsity start, and I was a little nervous. Still, I couldn’t wait for the first kickoff.”

The game went back and forth quickly, and the Crusaders went up 7-0 early with a try from yours truly, senior Seamus Hanley, and a made conversion by senior Robbie Rutledge.

The […]

The Standard: Kicking off the Season2024-04-25T22:23:00-05:00

The Standard: Reflections of the Rucking Crusaders

2024-03-28T12:27:15-05:00

By Timmy O’Hara ‘24

The Brother Rice rugby team was supposed to play Mount Carmel on March 22, but due to the weather, the game was canceled. The team was disappointed in the cancellation of the game, however they are excited for the game to be rescheduled.

Eoin Cox said, “I was pretty bummed when I heard about the cancellation because I was excited to play, but I am still excited to play them later in the season and show them how we play.”

The players just want to play more games. They want to face new competitors and show off their skills. The […]

The Standard: Reflections of the Rucking Crusaders2024-03-28T12:27:15-05:00

The Standard: The Rucking Crusaders Return

2024-03-23T11:03:38-05:00

By Seamus Hanley ‘24

On Saturday, March 16, the Brother Rice rugby team kicked off their season with a friendly exhibition match against Bishop Dwenger High School of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The day started early for the team, as they left at 7:45 a.m. for a three-hour bus ride across Indiana.

Senior Diego Hernandez said, “Before the game, I was nervous for my first start. I wanted to hit someone as hard as I could.”

The team battled hard the first half, only being down 5-0 against one of the best teams in the state of Indiana.

Senior TJ McNichols said, “We played really strong […]

The Standard: The Rucking Crusaders Return2024-03-23T11:03:38-05:00

The Standard: Rugby Season is Right Around the Corner

2024-02-15T17:02:17-06:00

By Robbie Rutledge ‘24

As the new rugby season is underway, Brother Rice alumnus and head coach Jack Sullivan is looking for the new starting 15. Brother Rice rugby has a reputation for being a powerhouse every year, and the team looks forward to continuing the tradition.

New member of the team, senior T.J McNichols said, “Rugby is unlike any other sport I have ever played. There is a lot more conditioning than I expected, but I am willing to do whatever I need for this team’s success.”

Last year, Brother Rice had an underwhelming season as they finished 3-3 in the regular season. […]

The Standard: Rugby Season is Right Around the Corner2024-02-15T17:02:17-06:00

The Standard: BR Rugby Defends the Homefront

2023-04-06T20:08:34-05:00

By Joe Scarriot ´23

On Wednesday, March 29, the varsity rugby team took on the Morton West Mustangs at Tom Mitchell Field. The Crusaders have been dominating opposing teams all season, and this game was expected to be no different.

Senior Jack Welniak said, ¨We are a very talented team. I love getting down and gritty with my boys.”

From the beginning kickoff, the Crusaders controlled the game from start to finish. They won in all aspects of the game, claiming a 63-0 victory over the Mustangs.

In the first minute of the game, junior Eddie Maloney scored the opening try. The offense never stopped […]

The Standard: BR Rugby Defends the Homefront2023-04-06T20:08:34-05:00

The Standard: Brother Rice Rugby Takes Down Neuqua Valley

2022-05-03T21:53:07-05:00

By Jack Mallon ‘22

Last Thursday, the Crusaders took on the undefeated Neuqua Valley Wildcats at home.

The Crusaders beat the Wildcats 26-18 in a hard fought battle. Tries were scored by Rolando Sepulveda, Henry Ivers, Carter McAlilly, and Jack Mallon. Jack Welniak had a great day on the tee, going 3 for 4 on the extra points.

Mallon and Ivers both had break through runs which gave the Crusaders a big advantage in the first half. However, the Wildcats capitalized their performance with two quick tries near the end of the first half.

Senior Rolando Sepulveda said, “We knew this team was beatable from […]

The Standard: Brother Rice Rugby Takes Down Neuqua Valley2022-05-03T21:53:07-05:00

The Standard: The Battle of Pulaski: Rugby Edition

2022-04-14T14:15:04-05:00

By Jimmy Hogan ‘22

This past Friday the Brother Rice Rugby team faced off with the Marist Redhawks at Tom Mitchell Field. The final score of the match up was 12-12 resulting in a tie.

The weather at kickoff consisted of sleet which covered the field in slush. The temperatures were also very frigid and affected much of the play throughout the night.

Junior forward Nick Dorn said, “It was challenging to run and make plays while the temperature dropped and as the field became soaked.”

The game started off with both teams moving up and down the field for a while. This led to […]

The Standard: The Battle of Pulaski: Rugby Edition2022-04-14T14:15:04-05:00

The Standard: Brother Rice Rugby 2022

2022-03-25T16:08:27-05:00

By Carter McAlilly ‘22

Brother Rice rugby is finally back in the mix this year. For the first time since 2019, the team is able to compete for a spot in the playoffs.

The team this year has high hopes and a lot of big expectations for this coming season. With not having the playoffs these last two years, the hunger to win is bigger than ever.

Senior Rolando Sepulveda said, “It is extremely exciting to be able to come out on the pitch again and compete for our spot in the playoffs. I cannot wait to get out there with the team and […]

The Standard: Brother Rice Rugby 20222022-03-25T16:08:27-05:00

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